St. Louis Reaches Settlement Over Former Mark Twain Hotel Conditions, Forcing Resident Relocation
A settlement has been reached between the Missouri Attorney General's Office, the City of St. Louis, and the owner of the former Mark Twain Hotel property on N. 9th Street in downtown St. Louis. The agreement resolves a dispute over…

St. Louis, MO, August 27, 2026 — A settlement has been reached to resolve a dispute concerning the poor conditions at the former Mark Twain Hotel property located on N. 9th Street in downtown St. Louis. The agreement involves the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, the City of St. Louis, and the owner of the property.
As a result of the settlement, approximately 160 residents who occupied the former Mark Twain Hotel are required to vacate the premises. The owner of the property has agreed to provide relocation assistance to these residents.
The dispute centered on the building’s alleged poor conditions. Specific details regarding the nature of these conditions were not provided in the summary.
While relocation assistance is to be provided, many residents are facing a limited timeframe to secure new housing. The exact deadline for vacating the property and the specifics of the relocation assistance package were not detailed.
This resolution aims to address the ongoing issues related to the property’s state and its impact on the residents. Further information regarding the timeline for relocation and the extent of the owner’s obligations remains pending.
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